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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.06, 44.75 and 29.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.06, 44.75 and 29.63 is: 44.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.06 : 44.75 = 29.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.06/44.75 = 29.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.06x = 44.75 × 29.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.06x = 1,325.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,325.88/30.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.11

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